Alone With Our Principals

Can You Describe the Ruckus, Sir?: The Impact of the School Police Dept.

Eric and Chris talk with Chief Steve Hinojos and Corporal Kevin Bacor of the Hesperia School Police Department about their function and impact on the students, staff, and community.

Only the Meek Get Pinched, the Bold Survive: The Role of Assistant Principal

Eric and Chris are joined by Jennifer Calderon and Mike Ponce de Leon to discuss the role of assistant principals in the school culture and community.  Also, if animals could talk, which would be the rudest?

You Sounded Like Dirty Harry Just Then: A Discussion on Leadership

Superintendent Dave Olney and City of Hesperia Assistant City Manager Mike Blay join Eric and Chris to talk about leadership strategies.  Also: Pranks we've been victims of.

If I'm Gonna Get Busted, It's Not Gonna Be by a Guy Like That: Student Discipline

Student discipline is the main topic on this episode, as Eric and Chris talk with Elementary Principal Ryan Plescia and Director of Student Services Isaac Newman-Gomez.  It's a mirth-filled episode for sure, as we wander off into topics like time travel and cheeseburgers.

Wax On, Wax Off: Teachable Moments in Film

In this "guest-free" episode, Chris and Eric break down teachable moments in classic movies like "Top Gun," "It's a Wonderful Life," and "The Karate Kid." 

Pardon My French: Parent Communication and Relationships

Eric and Chris talk parent communication and relationships with Mesa Grande Elementary principal and wood-working enthusiast Tom Kirk and Kingston Elementary principal/guitarist Ben Skinner.  We also have some fun with movie mashups.

You Guys Got Nothing to Worry About, I'm a Professional: Meet Our New AWOP Teammate Carrie Lewis

Alone With Our Principals has added a producer, editor, and fact-checker!  Meet Carrie Lewis, one of our district's Assistant Principals.

Endangering the Lives of Children Would be Unwise at This Juncture of Your Career”: What New Principals Should Know

Ranchero Middle School principal Alicia Bonnett and Krystal Elementary principal Shannon Garibay sit down with Eric and Chris to talk about the challenges and mistakes new principals have to navigate. Also, which fictional characters would make the best middle school principals?

I Did Not Achieve This Position in Life by Having Some Snot-Nosed Punk Leave My Cheese Out in the Wind: What Makes a Good Principal?

What makes a good principal?  On this episode, Eric and Chris are joined by Hesperia Unified School District Deputy Superintendent Jovy Yankaskas and Director of Secondary Education Michelle Smith to discuss qualities and skills principals need to be successful.  We also evaluate the job performance of Principal Edward Rooney from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

Hey, Batta Batta Batta, Suh-WING Batta!: Lessons From Baseball

In honor of the MLB playoffs, in this episode Eric and Chris talk about their experiences in baseball and the lessons they've learned along the way.  Also, why the heck should you get to run to first on a strikeout?